Marine Rescue Employment

1. Ocean Lifeguard Program Online Application
2. Email Capt. Jessica Earl at jearl@sjcfl.us, so you can be placed on a contact list and receive updates.
3. Online application will open on January 1st, 2026

Please Note: You must use the official St. Johns County forms posted below. The documents must be turned in at the time you attend a tryout.

1. Physical Exam Form – Must be 100% complete, signed by you, and signed by the doctor of your choice. Incomplete forms will not be accepted.
2. Lifeguard Academy Training Waiver – Must be signed and notarized.

All new applicants are required to attend a physical qualification test and pass the following standards prior to start of the Marine Rescue Academy. Tryouts will alll be held at the Solomon Calhoun Pool, unless otherwise noted.

Requirements

1. 500 meter swim under 10:00 minutes
2. ½ mile run under 3:30 minutes

2026 Dates & Times

• Saturday, January 3^rd, 2026 at 9am
• Sunday, January 25^th, 2026 at 9am
• Saturday, February 7^th, 2026 at 9am
• Saturday, February 28^th, 2026 at 9am (last opportunity for Marine Rescue Academy I deadline)
• Saturday, March 7^th, 2026 at 9am 
• Saturday, April 4^th, 2026 at 9am

Location

• Solomon Calhoun Pool, 1300 Duval Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084.

All potential first year SJC Lifeguards are required to attend the Marine Rescue Academy to be eligible for employment. We will be offering two Academies this year, dates are listed below.  Individuals who already hold a valid Florida EMT or Paramedic license may be exempt from a portion of the class. Please contact us for further information. 

The Marine Rescue Academy consists of:

1. 8 hours of CPR for the Professional Rescuer
2. 40 hours of Emergency Medical Responder
3. 40 hours of USLA Advanced Surf Rescue training

Academy Dates

Marine Rescue Academy I

• March 1^st – March 31^st, 2026
• Class is every Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-5pm, Tuesday and Thursday nights 6-10pm

Marine Rescue Academy II

• April 27^th – May 22^nd, 2026
• Class is every Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 9am-5pm, and Monday, Wednesday and Friday nights 6-10pm
• Individuals are required to attend all class sessions.
• If you have any individual issues regarding attendance, please contact a Marine Rescue Officer.

Marine Rescue Academy I:

• Tryout must be completed by February 28^th, 2026
• Individuals must be 100% complete with the hiring process by February 23^rd

Marine Rescue Academy II:

• Tryout must be completed by April 4^th, 2026
• Individuals must be 100% complete with the hiring process by April 20^th, 2026